ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - DCFS SCR - State Central Register - Administration

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•$5,834 - $8,307•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Administrative Assistant I. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization.
Requires ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Excellent organizational skills
Strong leadership and communication capabilities

Responsibilities

Serves as staff assistant to the Deputy Director of State Central Register.
Serves as a confidential liaison to the Budget and Payroll Sections of the Department.
Reviews correspondence and apprises the Deputy Director of urgent issues.
As an administrative assistant to the Deputy Director, screens phone calls for the Deputy Director, Deputy SCR Administrators, and supervisory staff.
Oversees the compilation of the monthly personnel report and maintenance of controlled correspondence reports, appropriate records, and files.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)